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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What significant event, which became a Christian ordinance, took place prior to Jesus' execution?
(a) The first worship service.
(b) The Last Supper.
(c) The conflict at the Temple.
(d) The resurrection.

2. Which two Gospels focus on Jesus' teachings?
(a) Matthew and Luke.
(b) Mark and Matthew.
(c) Mark and John.
(d) Luke and John.

3. According to record who wanted Jesus killed?
(a) Judas.
(b) Josephus.
(c) Peter.
(d) Antipas.

4. Who was accountable only to God?
(a) Jesus.
(b) The people.
(c) Jesus' followers.
(d) The apostles.

5. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say that some people believe Jesus did in his preaching that was a very inappropriate practice?
(a) Told people to break laws.
(b) Performed miracles.
(c) Told people to gather wealth.
(d) Gave himself a title.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sanders say there will never be regarding Jesus' life?

2. Who was the high priest of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus?

3. In reference to miracles, what were people in the ancient world more inclined to do?

4. What was the reputation of many of the doctors practicing in ancient times?

5. Some people believe that Jesus' divinity gave him the ability to do what?

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